Aria's pov

　　I was shivering and I clutched the blanket even tighter. I could feel eyes on me but I ignored them and searched for the one person I wanted to see.

　　He wasn't here.

　　Disappointment filled me like no other but I was quick to swallow it down. Margery and Cecily were standing with me.

　　The minister looked proud as he announced, "The first set of maidens to cross the glacier. It wasn't easy but they are here,"

　　The people ...